By Aretha Kotz

 

New found awareness has done more than just strike our nerves—it has prompted many to be more conscious of our environment in finding new and sustainable alternatives to some of our most-loved (but most wasteful) products. This applies to just about every area of retail design: displays and fixtures can be constructed from reclaimed materials, flooring can also come from reclaimed and/or recycled sources, and those inefficient incandescent light bulbs can be switched out for energy saving CFL’s and LED’s.  But did you know that the light fixtures themselves can also come from reclaimed sources as well?

 

Varaluz, a Las Vegas lighting company that has devoted itself to producing great products made of reclaimed and recycled materials, boasting the slogan, “70% recycled steel, 0% recycled style”.

 

Varaluz has managed to produce varied lines of fixtures that can be used in a large range of spaces (chandeliers, pendants, sconces, vanity lighting, etc.), as well as keep a high aesthetic component, all while being environmentally cognizant. As was previously mentioned, the fixtures contain a minimum of 70% recycled steel, as well as 100% recycled glass, marking their product with an “eco-LUZ” guarantee that they have used these materials. In addition to being majorly sustainable products, they carry a wide variety of styles to fit any type of interior.

 

MODERN

The “Ribbon”, made of a series of recycled steel strips,  comes in either a ceiling, floor, or table fixture.

TRANSITIONAL

The “Fascination”, one of Varaluz’s most popular fixtures, comes in many different shapes and sizes, as well as various metal and glass finishes.

TRADITIONAL

The Mackintosh-inspired “Polar” fixture is also available in numerous finishes, sizes, and configurations.

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